It's Water Follies weekend! Here's what you should know
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — The 55th annual HAPO Air Show and Columbia Cup is kicking off Friday and officials are expecting tens of thousands of eager fans to come from all over the region. Water…
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100 pets up for adoption Saturday at PetSmart in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. (KAPP-KVEW) This Saturday, PetSmart in Kennewick has its first adoption event since February 2020. Organizers expect roughly 100 dogs and cats from seven local…
Kennewick Police help motorist, use Community Care Fund to pay for tow
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department assisted a motorist on Thursday by using their Community Care Fund to help pay for a tow to a nearby auto shop. Police say a man was driving in the area of W…
BMHS reduces adoption fees to just $5 + Meet Layla and Cosette!
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Blue Mountain Humane Society (BMHS) dedicates resources to provide the best possible lives for animals in need of help. Thanks to financial support from community partners, you can adopt a pet from the Human Society…
Ben-Franklin Transit offers free bus service to ballot drop-off on Election Day
TRI-CITES, Wash. — Benton Franklin Transit is offering free bus services to the Benton County Voting Center. Election day is Tuesday, August 3rd. Voters wanting to use the transit to drop off ballots can use Route 1 to arrive and…
Kennewick law firm promotes child mask-exemption form, says compliant with DOH
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A Kennewick-based law firm is taking to social media to promote their form that will allegedly legally exempt children from wearing…
Family of Pasco teen who died in crash receives community support to celebrate his life
PASCO, Wash. — Family, friends, and community members are rallying around the family of 18-year-old Eli Barajas-Diaz, who passed away in a tragic car accident at the Road 68 exit of I-182 on Monday. A GoFundMe organized by Morgan Rosenthal…
Roasters Coffee employees allegedly fired for shutting stand down to clean black mold
RICHLAND, Wash. — Two employees at Roasters Coffee in Richland are speaking out after they were terminated in July…
Camp Trios offers summer day camp to youth with Type 1 Diabetes
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Four Tri-Cities teenagers have been attending Camp Trios for nearly a decade. Now, they're excited to be mentors to other campers…
Free food: Several organizations come together to give to the community
PASCO, Wash. -- By simply driving up to a local church, you could receive free groceries, regardless of need. That's what several organizations came together and made happen on Saturday in Pasco. Restoration Community Impact members Stephanie and Marlando Sparks…
New charity dinner auction offers chance to meet 'local celebrities'
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Here's your chance to meet some local celebrities while giving back to the community. TC Black, a local luxury ride company, is starting the first of its monthly series of charity dinners, featuring public figures in the…
Kennewick police searching for suspects allegedly involved in burglary, stolen vehicle
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Officials with the Kennewick Police Department are attempting to locate and identify a man and a woman in the Tri-Cities. According to this Facebook post by KPD, "the two were allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle which…
Resource center helps people struggling with substances pave road to recovery
PASCO, Wash. — Resource and support centers for mental health, substance abuse, and addiction are more important…
Tri-Cities now among the highest COVID case rates in WA state, West Coast
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Health officials with the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) held a press conference Thursday morning alerting the community that COVID case numbers are continuing…
Kennewick alpaca farm open for summer tours
KENNEWICK, Wash. - "I took one look and said, 'well, those big brown eyes have to be in my future," Co-Owner of Sandollar Farms Alpacas and Pyrs in…
Is the PNW really facing a jet fuel shortage during wildfire season?
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Wildfires continue to burn throughout the Pacific Northwest, leaving some wondering if there are enough safety resources in the face of potential…
"You can't arrest me for anything:" Ex-con drunkenly broke into the Yakima County Jail
YAKIMA, Wash. — You've probably heard about inmates trying to break out of jail, but I bet you haven't heard of some getting in trouble for breaking into jail. A 31-year-old ex-convict got drunk and broke into the Yakima County Jail on Tuesday…
Benton County Strong rally informs voters on local GOP candidates
RICHLAND, Wash. — Dozens gathered Tuesday night for the "Benton County Strong" rally at John Dam Plaza in Richland. The event featured food vendors, music, and a lineup of…
Women-only motorcycle club rides across 48 states from Maine to Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Forty-eight states in 10 days, from Kittery, Maine to Kennewick, Washington was the adventure 28 women took to honor a motorcycle legend. "I didn't know…
Mud Factor obstacle run a success over the weekend
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Even with triple digit heat, the Mud Factor obstacle run was a success. Nearly 2,000 people participated in the event Sunday, according to…
Burbank Fire - Monday: Controlled burns, closures, and "get set" evacs
SELAH, Wash. -- Update: 8:00 a.m. 7/13/2021. Fire activity from the Burbank Fire northeast of Yakima may impact drivers and residents in a number of ways on Monday. The fire started near I-82 milepost 18 in the…
New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure families don't miss out
Most parents don't have to do anything to get the funds, but those who haven't filed tax returns or used the IRS's non-filer tool to receive stimulus checks must take action to get the payments.
Once barricaded, now in custody: Richland man faces many charges
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A man at the center of an armed standoff on Sunday in a Tri-Cities neighborhood has been taken into custody, police report. The Richland Police Department says 24-year-old Michael Ham of Richland was arrested following an hours-long…
4th annual Rise and Shine Car Show kicks off in Columbia Park
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Hundreds gathered at Columbia Park on Saturday to watch the fourth annual Rise and Shine car show hosted by members of Pasco's God's New Generation church. Pastors Alex and Sally Perez said the best part of the event…
